The 472 days of January are finally over, and we’re here to recap the month’s most talked-about news, reviews, and audience favorites!
2025 has kicked off with a bang! This month, the critically acclaimed Stereophonic announced its highly anticipated West End transfer, Six revealed a dazzling new cast, and the timeless classic Fiddler on the Roof is transferring from the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre following its critical acclaim last summer. This month we were also swept away by some brilliant shows like the campy brilliance of Titanique and the powerful production Kyoto so make sure you read those reviews! Enjoy our January round up and we can’t wait to catch up with you at the end of February!
The most talked about theatre news in January 2025
Stereophonic announces West End transfer
The cast of STEREOPHONIC © Julieta Cervantes
The production made history as the most Tony-nominated play ever, earning an impressive 13 nominations. Now, UK audiences can experience the acclaimed show firsthand this spring. Opening in May, Stereophonic will debut at the Duke of York’s Theatre, featuring original cast members from the Broadway production.
West End transfer of The Fifth Step announced
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman. Photo by Phil Fisk.
Daniel Ireland’s acclaimed new play The Fifth Step had a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival in 2024 and now embarks on a West End transfer. The play which centres on addiction, masculinity and faith will star Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman. It heads to @sohoplace from 10 May!
New West End cast revealed for SIX
The 2025/26 West End company of Six the Musical. Photo by Craig Sugden.
Now in its fourth year at the Vaudeville Theatre, new queens will take over the court at SIX next month. The leading queens for the global phenomenon include Jaz Robinson (SIX, Royal as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Hana Stewart as Jane Seymour, Dionne Ward-Anderson as Anna of Cleves, Caitlyn De Kuyper as Katherine Howard and Amelia Kinu Muus as Catherine Parr.
Full cast announced for Disney’s Hercules
The West End company of Disney's Hercules. Photo by Matt Crockett ©️Disney
Inspired by the 1997 Disney animated film, the stage production of Disney’s Hercules heads to the West End this summer. We’ve finally found out who will be joining the cast and it includes great performers like Sharlene Hector, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Craig Gallivan. We can’t wait to see this show hit London!
Fiddler on the Roof to transfer to London’s Barbican Theatre
Fiddler on the Roof production image. Photo by Marc Brenner.
After captivating audiences and critics at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last summer, Jordan Fein’s production is making a grand return to the stage at the Barbican Theatre. The London run begins in May and will be followed by an extensive tour across the UK and Ireland.
What London shows are closing in January
Looking to catch some last-minute theatre before January comes to an end? Don’t miss out on the exciting new production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Anne-Marie Duff in The Little Foxes at the Young Vic or the stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes which has been dazzling audiences of all ages.
What London shows are opening in February
February is packed with exciting theatre highlights! Mike Bartlett’s latest play, Unicorn, starring Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan, takes the stage at the Garrick Theatre. Meanwhile, over at the Bridge Theatre, Wicked film star Jonathan Bailey leads a gripping revival of Richard II. For fans of feel-good musicals, don’t miss Clueless The Musical, opening at the Trafalgar Theatre.
What we reviewed in January
Titanique, Criterion Theatre
The company of Titanique at Criterion Theatre. Photo credit Mark Senior.
It has wowed audiences across the other side of the Atlantic and now audiences in London are being swept away by Titanique. The resultant production is a comedy musical which rarely lets-up during the 90minute running time (without interval, so grab your cocktails beforehand) and leaves a broad grin on most faces.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, Aldwych Theatre
Zoe Birkett in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Photo by Matt Crockett
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is both a sparkly rock spectacle perfect for adding some oomph to these miserable January evenings and an expansive and multi-faceted story which engages the audience in bigger issues. A story, a central performance and a show full of power.
Read our review of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Kyoto, @sohoplace
Kyoto at Sohoplace production image. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Following its critically acclaimed success at The RSC, Kyoto has transferred to the West End at @sohoplace for a limited run. The production is a political thriller play that dramatises the negotiations leading up to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, the first international treaty aimed at addressing climate change. Kyoto dazzles, amuses, educates and impresses.
January Top 5 Sellers
We are thrilled to announce our 5 best-selling shows in January. This month our customers have been snapping up tickets to see some great theatre including Fiddler on the Roof, Choir of Man, Witness for the Prosecution, Les Miserables and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.
As always we will see you again next month for another roundup, have a brilliant month of theatre in February (let’s hope it begins to feel slightly warmer soon!)
